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  1. Strychnos nux-vomica

    Strychnos nux-vomica, the strychnine tree, also known as nux vomica, poison fruit, semen strychnos, and quaker buttons, is a deciduous tree native to India and to southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree in the family Loganiaceae that grows in open habitats. Its leaves are ovate and 5–9 centimetres in size. It is known for being the natural source of the extremely poisonous compound strychnine. Wikipedia

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  4. medicalnewstoday.com

    Oct 15, 2024Nux vomica is a homeopathic remedy that comes from the seeds of the Strychnos nux-vomica tree, which contains strychnine and brucine. The seeds are toxic and may cause serious side effects on the central nervous system and liver. There is no scientific evidence to support its use for any health condition.
  5. Sep 6, 2024The main natural source of strychnine is the plant Strychnos nux-vomica. This plant is found in southern Asia (India, Sri Lanka, and East Indies) and Australia. In the past, strychnine was available in a pill form and was used to treat many human illnesses. Today, strychnine is used mainly as a pesticide, particularly to kill rats.
  6. jbclinpharm.org

    Keywords. S. nux vomica, phytoconstituents, pharmacology, clinical studies, toxicity. Introduction. Strychnos nux vomica Linn (Family: Loganiaceae), a medicinally important toxic plant, commonly known as nux vomica, poison nut, has diverse therapeutic and clinical applications. This plant is commercially cultivated in the different part of world such as United States, European Union, Fujian ...
  7. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    National Center for Biotechnology Information

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK589896

    Mar 3, 2023Nux vomica is an extract of the seeds of the Strychos nux-vomica or strychnine tree used in traditional and homeopathic medicine with purported benefits for a wide range of conditions including heart disease and cancer. Nux vomica contains strychnine and brucine, two toxic alkaloids banned or severely restricted in most countries. The toxicity of Nux vomica is manifested by neuromuscular ...
  8. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    Strychnos nux-vomica L. belongs to the genus Strychnos of the family Loganiaceae and grows in Sri Lanka, India and Australia. The traditional medicinal component is its seed, called Nux vomica. This study provides a relevant and comprehensive review of S. nux-vomica L., including its botany, ethnoph …
  9. botanical.com

    The tincture of Nux Vomica is often used in mixtures - for its stimulant action on the gastro-intestinal tract. In the mouth it acts as a bitter, increasing appetite; it stimulates peristalsis, in chronic constipation due to atony of the bowel it is often combined with cascara and other laxatives with good effects.

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